NESC NEWSLETTER- February 2026

The lung simulation activity turns the abstract health warning about smoking into something students can actually see and understand. This activity was chosen because it is both visual and memorable, and many students will likely remember it for years to come.

The effects of smoking can be a complex concept for teens and young adults to fully grasp. By examining a smoker’s lung simulation in class, students can better understand the impact smoking has on the body, which supports prevention efforts. The demonstration also opens up meaningful conversations about how smoking affects not only the lungs, but overall health.

This prevention-focused lung demonstration will continue with the remaining junior high classes next week. We want to extend our thanks to Sullivan County LCC for the grant that made this educational activity possible!

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In September, North Central's 8th grade students planned to participate in the annual Sullivan County Soil and Water Conservation District's raft trip. However, the weather had other ideas, and the students were only able to visit the stations and have a picnic lunch.

The students were still able to participate in the essay contest, and they wrote 500-700 word essays in Mrs. Roberts' language arts class. Two students were chosen by the SWCD to receive $100 each. The two winning essays at North Central were written by Brookelee Barrett and Sophia Bryan. Congratulations!

Congrats to the NCHS wrestling team, who steadily improved all season long! Additionally, Caden Bays will compete in this weekend's regional tournament after finishing as the runner-up in his weight class in the Bloomington sectional!

North Central honored this month's character award winners for the character trait of imagination.

From left to right, the students are Aria Fiscus (7th Grade), Wyatt White-Clark (8th), Skylynn Throckmorton (9th), Ann Moss (10th), Shelby Shattuck (11th), and Fianna Stephens (12th). Congratulations students and keep up the creativity!

Please download and review the following information regarding senior portraits, baby photos, quotes, ads, and more. The deadlines are hard deadlines, so please respond ASAP or mark your calendar. Thank you.

Student Council students recently enjoyed another exciting opportunity to attend an IU Women’s Basketball game. A big thank you to Smithville for generously providing tickets once again. Students were thrilled to have front-row seats as IU played a close, exciting game against Iowa. In addition to the game, students met members of the IU softball team and received autographs, met Hoosier the Bison—IU’s new mascot—who loved their Student Council shirts, appeared on the big screen, and received posters celebrating IU football’s trip to the National Championship game. It was truly an unforgettable IU experience for our students!

IU Day was a big hit with our 3rd–6th grade students! Throughout the day, students designed IU football posters, learned the fight song and cheers, and created rally towels to show their Hoosier pride. The excitement carried into the evening as IU went on to win the National Championship that night, making it an extra special and memorable day for our students. Go Hoosiers!

When IU competed in the College Football Playoffs, our 2nd and 6th graders joined in the excitement with a school-day tailgate celebration alongside their reading buddies. Students learned the IU fight song and hand motions, created rally towels like those handed out at IU football games, and enjoyed popcorn and football-shaped crackers.

Throughout the week, students noticed small bison and Indiana Football symbols appearing around the school, which added to the excitement and school spirit leading up to the game.

The celebration continued that evening as IU won the Peach Bowl, and students proudly used their rally towels while watching the game. School spirit, teamwork, and lots of smiles made it a memorable day. Go Hoosiers!

Our elementary students celebrated the 100th Day of School with an exciting Day 100 Detective Day Mystery! The fun began when the Scorers Bench from the gym went missing and our SRO, Officer Mott, arrived to investigate.

Kindergarten, first, and second grade students became detectives, completing missions involving 100 — including coin flips, building the number 100 with blocks, a 100-domino Rube Goldberg-style build, and a 100 I Spy. Each mission revealed clues to help eliminate suspects, along with interviews sharing alibis, such as custodian Amy cleaning 100 toilets.

In the end, the mystery was solved when it was discovered that custodian Tuesday had simply taken the bench to clean it.

It was a fun-filled day celebrating 100 days of learning, teamwork, and problem-solving!

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Also on Day 100, students were challenged to decide whether there were more or less than 100 items and then give their best estimate. They did an amazing job using their number sense and critical thinking skills! Congratulations to our winners!

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Kindergarten students enjoyed synchronous learning that included making snow ice cream, computer learning time focused on the letter Yy, number line practice, and listening to a story for AR testing. When not learning together live, students continued their learning through sing-along songs and interactive activities on PBS Kids.

After a day of E-Learning, several First Grade students braved the cold to explore the snow while learning their word of the day: snow drift—a bank of deep snow heaped up by the wind.

Great job with synchronous learning, T-birds!

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When your principal turns 40 at school, you celebrate BIG!

The staff wore shirts featuring her through-the-years photos, enjoyed a carry-in with all her favorite foods, and presented her with a basket full of gifts and gift cards—along with a special Nancy cake made by her mom.

After the students sang “Happy Birthday,” Principal Kamman was joyfully showered in confetti pom-pom balls and—because she truly loves her school family—finished the celebration by making snow angels in the confetti!

Our 6th graders got hands-on in science earlier this month. While dissecting owl pellets, students explored food webs and debated whether barn owls could help balance an ecosystem by reducing squirrel and mouse populations. Great critical thinking and inquiry in action!

The NESC 5th and 6th grade girls basketball season is in full swing! The girls have been practicing and playing hard against area teams. Coaches Ryan and Hilary Gilman are proud of their team as they play defense and offense on the court. The girls have a few more games to play in February.

February 9 at Northeast North against Carlisle. On February 18 they play at home versus Sullivan. The Irish of St Pats will play the Ladybirds at NCHS on the 19th. Sixth grade recognition night will be during the last home game against Shakamak on February 24. The Tbirds last game of the 25-26 season will be at Dugger on February 26th. Tickets are $5. No cost for NESC students. Come out and cheer them on!

Mrs. Snellenbergers Kindergarten students celebrated 100th day of school with fun activities, counting to one hundred, and having 100 pieces of snacks! We had a great time and enjoyed our 100 days of school!

Back in November, our school participated in the Red Kettle Campaign to raise money for families in need in Sullivan County. Mrs. Tharp’s second graders were excited to find out their class had brought in the most money. They enjoyed a visit from a few members of the Salvation Army and got to enjoy ice cream and toppings. These kids have such big hearts and were happy to help others out in our community.

The third-grade classes at Northeast North Elementary celebrated a special Family Day featuring students’ knowledge of Ancient Roman Civilization. Parents and students participated in four stations: a food station in which they got to taste some Italian cuisine; a craft station where students created a shield mosaic; a Reader’s Theater which included interesting information the students had learned about Ancient Rome and finally, a paragraph reading station in which students got to experience public speaking as they read an opinion paragraph they had written about which god or goddess they thought should have a statue in Modern Rome. All students dressed in togas and wore hand-made laurel wreaths which signified victory and triumph in Ancient Roman Civilization.

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Mrs. Keller's Kindergarten art class explored watercolor painting by creating colorful winter skies during the chilly January weather. They paired their painted backgrounds with hand-crafted snowmen, showing wonderful creativity and growing art skills.

Thank you to all NESC staff and students who contributed to this newsletter!

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Thank you all for your continued support of the Northeast School Corporation!